Levänluhta

The water burial site contains skeletal remains of over 100 individuals, primarily women and children, preserved within a wetland environment near a natural spring.

Archaeological investigations since the 1800s revealed copper alloy artifacts, brooches, and arm rings dating from the fifth through eighth centuries CE.

DNA analysis of thirteen individuals from Levänluhta indicates genetic connections to Siberian origins, reflecting characteristics found in Fenno-Ugric populations of the region.

The National Museum of Finland maintains and displays the artifacts discovered at Levänluhta, offering visitors insights into Iron Age burial practices.

The waterlogged conditions of this burial ground created an exceptional preservation environment for human remains, unlike typical decomposition patterns in standard grave sites.

Location: Isokyrö

GPS coordinates: 62.94858,22.41603

Latest update: May 28, 2025 08:24